Learn more about the people, events, and organizations that shape the community. Includes presentations at both city and county schools, upcoming events, organizations, and the people who are involved.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

,
  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

,
Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

,
Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…
NEMiss.News Residential Beautification award Nov 2020

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…
NEMiss.News Residential Beautification award Nov 2020

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…
NEMiss.News Residential Beautification award Nov 2020

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…

NA Middle School creates ‘Bulldog Brags’ to celebrate accomplishments

New Albany Middle School’s Counselor Advisory Committee, led by school counselor Julie Newton and made up of several teachers, recently created a “Bulldog Brags” wall. On it, the accomplishments of students and teachers are recognized.…

Imagine Lab opens world of technology of skills to Middle School students

,
New Albany Middle School students have a technological advantage almost no other such students have in the state thanks to the opening of the Imagine Lab. There’s only one other similar lab in the state, Middle School Principal Paul Henry…

Ingomar, East Union schools switch to virtual schedule through Thanksgiving holiday

,
Union County School Superintendent Russell Taylor confirmed to NEMiss.news that Ingomar Attendance Center will switch to its virtual class schedule through Thanksgiving holiday week. East Union Attendance Center has been on a virtual schedule…

Tupelo Theatre to present ‘Elf the Musical’ and audition for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

Tupelo Community Theatre will present Elf the Musical in December and is looking for actors for the classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. TCT will present Elf the Musical, book by Thomas Meehan Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics…

NA Elementary announces Pizza with the Principals winners

Each Friday during the months of October and November a drawing is held at New Albany Elementary School for all students who have had perfect attendance that week. Winners of the weekly drawing get to enjoy Pizza with the Principals for Perfect…

NA Middle School receives TVA STEM grant

New Albany Middle School is the recipient of a $1,000 TVA STEM grant.  Tennessee Valley Authority's Government Relations Manager Amy Tate and Mississippi Representative Sam Creekmore were on hand to present a check to school personnel and students…

New Albany church donates backpacks for homeless patients at NMMC

TUPELO, Miss.—First United Methodist Church of New Albany recently donated 20 backpacks filled with necessities for homeless patients being discharged from North Mississippi Medical Center. Rush Butler, a certified nursing assistant who…

Civic center program Saturday will reveal Disney secrets

New Albany residents will have an opportunity to see how the Disney company creates some of its more amazing film and live effects Saturday. Former Disney cast member Justin Lee Bartlett will be giving a free talk at the Magnolia Civic Center…

NA Bulldog Collin Paul signs with EMCC

New Albany Bulldog Baseball Player Collin Paul (front center) is surrounded by family and coaches as he signs to play baseball for East Mississippi Community College on Wednesday, November 11. Front from left are Christy Paul; Collin…

Middle School honors veterans with program, other schools plan events

COVID-19 concerns limited traditional Veterans Day programs but county schools did plan drive-through ceremonies and at least one school, New Albany Middle School, did have a socially-distanced in-person program. The guest speaker was former…

6th grader gives back to dyslexia therapy class

Avery Watson, a 6th grader in the New Albany School District, had the idea to give back to her dyslexia therapy classroom that she was a part of for three years while she was a student at New Albany Elementary School. She began by donating bracelets…
NEMiss.News Residential Beautification award Nov 2020

City beautification awards presented Saturday     

    City of New Albany Beautification Awards were presented Saturday morning, Nov. 7. The residential award went to the home of Shawn and Mary Scott Sanks at 301 South Central Avenue. The young couple recently renovated the…